Nigeria’s Cities to Double by 2050 Amid Economic Growth Prospects Urban Population Surge NIGERIA’S urban population is set to more than double over the next 25 years, reaching an estimated 264 million by 2050, the World Bank projects. This increase represents an additional 140.3 million people moving into Nigerian cities, placing unprecedented demand on housing, […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals Preview – Senegal, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria Face High-Stakes Clash Senegal vs Egypt: A Rematch of the 2021 Final THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is heating up as the semi-finals promise drama and intensity. First up, Senegal will take on Egypt at the Ibn Batouta […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Health Workers Defy ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy, Strike Continues JOHESU Maintains Industrial Action THE Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has confirmed that its nationwide strike will continue, rejecting the federal government’s “no work, no pay” directive issued earlier this month. In a memo circulated following an emergency virtual meeting of […]
THE ECONOMIC AND LIVELIHOOD IMPACT OF AILING COTTON AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY Job-Rich Sector Faces Decline NIGERIA’S cotton, textile, and garment (CTG) sector—historically a major employer and foreign exchange earner—is under severe strain. In 2025, production levels remained below sustainable thresholds, with ginneries operating at minimal capacity and many textile firms closing. Stakeholders warn that the […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH LOW OUTPUT, HIGH EXPECTATIONS – NIGERIA’S POWER CRISIS DEEPENS Power Generation Collapses to 38% Availability NIGERIA’S power generation sector faced a dramatic underperformance in December 2025, with grid-connected plants operating at only 38 per cent of installed capacity, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Out of the 13,625 megawatts (MW) […]
By TOSI ORE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRY OUTLOOK VR Gaming in Nigeria: Observing, Experimenting, and Waiting VIRTUAL Reality (VR) gaming is beginning to leave its mark in Nigeria, though ownership remains rare. Most Nigerians experience VR through public spaces such as gaming lounges, exhibitions, and tech activations. Home setups are still a dream for many […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE USER EXPERIENCE AND PURPOSE FOCUS THE United States Mission in Nigeria has unveiled the Mission Nigeria Visa Navigator, a digital platform designed to help Nigerians navigate the often complex U.S. visa process. The tool provides step-by-step guidance for applicants, addressing common questions and concerns. According to the Mission’s post on X, the […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH OFFICIAL EXPLANATION AND TIMELINE FOCUS THE Nigeria National League (NNL) has shifted the resumption date for the second half of the 2025/26 season, pushing the restart back by two weeks. The league, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the second stanza of the campaign, initially billed to kick off on […]
DIPLOMATIC AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION FOCUS NIGERIA and the European Union (EU) have renewed their commitment to deepening cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including trade and investment, peace and security, governance, climate action and the digital economy. This reaffirmation followed a meeting between the Permanent Secretary of the […]
By ALIYU AMINU ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI (A. A. A. A.) SHEHU TRADE AND MARKET ACCESS FOCUS NIGERIA and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at expanding trade, improving market access and attracting increased investment between both countries. The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement […]